1. Come closer to me,

Push closer, my lovers, and take the best I possess,

Yield closer and closer, and give me the best you possess.

2. This is unfinished business with me — How is it with you?

I was chilled with the cold types, cylinder, wet paper between us.

3. Male and Female!

I pass so poorly with paper and types, I must pass with the contact of bodies and souls.

4. American masses!

I do not thank you for liking me as I am, and liking the touch of me — I know that it is good for you to do so.

5. Workmen and Workwomen!

Were all educations, practical and ornamental, well displayed out of me, what would it amount to?

Were I as the head teacher, charitable proprietor, wise statesman, what would it amount to?

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